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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.60, 1,789.64 and 765.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.60, 1,789.64 and 765.54 is: 1,056.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.60 : 1,789.64 = 765.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.60/1,789.64 = 765.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.60x = 1,789.64 × 765.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.60x = 1,370,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,041.01/1,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.64

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